I'm reading that the Senate's votes on filibuster reform are likely to happen today. Senator Mark Udall of Colorado has introduced these proposals: No filibuster on a motion to proceed: An idea put forth by Senator Michael Bennet and … [Read more...]
Hey, Boston special election tomorrow!
The election to replace Boston City Councilor John Tobin (who left earlier this year to take a job at Northeastern) is tomorrow, Tuesday November 16th. Matt O'Malley, who won the preliminary with 53%, is facing Jim Hennigan, who came in … [Read more...]
What has Deval Patrick done?
First of all, after several governors in a row who paid too little attention to the details of state government and its budget, and legislation in the state house, Deval Patrick was a huge change just because he actually cares, pays … [Read more...]
Mac D’Alessandro’s clarity on Citizens United & corporate money in politics
[ Edit: I also posted this video on Daily Kos - please recommend! ] One reason Mac D'Alessandro may be, as Red Mass Group's EaBo says, "the most dangerous man running for Congress this year," is his ability to clearly communicate … [Read more...]
Mac D’Alessandro on miltary spending and “issue silos”
I went to see Mac D'Alessandro at a house party in Boston this summer, where he answered questions from the people gathered in a living room, after giving his stump speech. Unfortunately I hadn't brought a large enough memory card for my … [Read more...]
Governors Councillor, Sixth District?
I've got opinions on the Treasure race and the Auditor race, but I just noticed we've got two candidates for Democratic nominee for Governor's Councillor in the Sixth District, and I know absolutely nothing about either of them. I … [Read more...]
Mac D’Alessandro: “Most important race in the country”
MoveOn is endorsing Mac D'Alessandro for Congress! Tomorrow, Tuesday at noon, local MoveOn members will gather on the Boston common for a Mac D'Alessandro endorsement rally (click to RSVP and contact the organizers). "For those of you … [Read more...]
Who do you know in Needham, Wellesley, Natick, …, Attleboro?
Tuesday, May 11th, is election day! Scott Brown used to represent a district [PDF map] made up of: All of: Needham, Wayland, Sherborn, Millis, Norfolk, Wrentham, Plainville, North Attleborough Parts of: Wellesley, Natick, … [Read more...]
My Notes From State Senate Candidates Forum
In the first round, every candidate was asked what their top priority issue is, and about the #1 thing they'd do in the state senate. The answers were quite uniform:Top issue: Jobs. What would you do in the Senate: Oppose cuts in … [Read more...]
“Mr. Lynch MUST be challenged this fall.” –Harmony Wu
Dear Friends, The groundswell of support around the idea of challenging Rep. Stephen Lynch comes as no surprise; I have shared with many of you a growing sense of dissatisfaction with my Congressman's leadership and votes. His … [Read more...]
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